If no one I have written down backs out at this point, I have roughly 35 spots left before I consider cutting it off. I am still taking verbal commitments and probably will until I hit 75 players or so. Not everyone that may want to play is on this forum, so unless ALL of the spots are paid for in advance I don't want to have someone show up that morning with no chance of getting in. Shouldn't be an issue as long as those committing to be there don't sleep in, because that morning money in hand will be the determining factor to honor an unpaid commitment.

All that being said, we have been close but have not turned anyone away the last two years. Keep em coming and I can't wait. Should be off the hook as always.

Damon I'm 100% in. Can you put me in the Adv Mstr divison (unless Trammell has a problem with that). With my knee I can only throw from a stand still and only getting about 250ft. If it's good enough to have any sort of run up by tee time I will switch to Pro master.

claring wrote:Damon I'm 100% in. Can you put me in the Adv Mstr divison (unless Trammell has a problem with that). With my knee I can only throw from a stand still and only getting about 250ft. If it's good enough to have any sort of run up by tee time I will switch to Pro master.

If I pay extra, can I be on Claring's card? I have never outthrown him from the teepad before. Never.

claring wrote:Damon I'm 100% in. Can you put me in the Adv Mstr divison (unless Trammell has a problem with that). With my knee I can only throw from a stand still and only getting about 250ft. If it's good enough to have any sort of run up by tee time I will switch to Pro master.

TIC TOC TIC TOC . Had a busy day today, but we are ready to go. Here are some updates:

1. Picked up the shirts and hoodies today. They turned out great. Shout out to G&L for sponsoring the shirts and to Sean Wilcox for the design.2. We are up to 63 people registered (paid and/or committed). Keep them coming.3. Flagged the course today and the crew out there is looking forward to it. They enjoy capping off the season this way almost as much as we do.4. I have not gathered all of the prizes yet, and there are several that plan to bring theirs that day. However after going through and organizing what I have so far, I would say the raffle will once again be HUGE .5. Trophies are all done and looking good.

(At this rate, I might actually get a decent night's sleep the night before )

A couple of important reminders as it relates to Saturday:1. There will once again be assigned cart numbers. I will do my best to accommodate requests, but if I get bombarded -- no guarantees.2. The forecast is looking solid (keeping fingers crossed), but the schedule for that morning will depend on if there is any frost. I am not too worried at this point, but if there is frost there will be a slight delay in setup and start time. I wanted to communicate that out, because if that happens we may shorten the lunch a little.3. Remember there is ABSOLUTELY no outside alcohol to be brought onto the property. This is a public golf course and it is the law. More importantly folks, I don't want anything or anyone to damage the relationship we have with them out there. Don't be that guy .

I typically rely on my brother and a few other Des Moines Club members to set up the course that morning. That is one detail I have not worked out just yet and I don't want to abuse those guys. I am sure my brother and nephew are in to help, but I will need a couple more. If you want to help put out the baskets and tee signs, let me know.